A structured writing retreat can work for any kind of writing project, and any kind of writer — including academics, researchers, students, bloggers, journalists, creative writers, marketers, teachers, business writers, and anyone else with a message to share.

A structured writing retreat can work for any kind of writing project, and any kind of writer — including academics, researchers, students, bloggers, journalists, creative writers, marketers, teachers, business writers, and anyone else with a message to share.

Note: This is not a HWR event, but Rowena Murray is the reason HWR got started!

This course covers the principles of written argument. It focuses on rhetorical modes and how we can use them to construct journal articles and thesis chapters. The course programme includes audience analysis, rhetorical analysis, modes of exposition, paragraph structure and writing style. This is a mini-retreat, with time for you to write in practical exercises, so bring your laptop.

Note: this is not a HWR official event. We just think it would be interesting to our audience!

Writing isn't only about getting thoughts down on paper. It can be legitimate art.

An illuminated manuscript is a text decorated with initials, borders, and other illustrations. The artistry can be absolutely breath-taking.

Join Australian artist Tania Crossingham as she takes you on a fascinating journey into the world of illuminated manuscripts. Learn about these amazing books that defined the medieval era and are now one of the greatest treasures of western civilisation. Tania will also introduce you to her own illuminated artwork where she has evolved the artform into contemporary spirituality.

This FREE 1-day writing retreat is a safe place to conquer your fears, achieve your writing goals and learn tactics and strategies for making the writing process more effective and more enjoyable. Come with your own writing project, or get general writing practice with exercises provided by the facilitator. The facilitation language is English, but writing projects can be in any language.